Recycling Manufacturing Technician

Recycling Manufacturing Technician

Celgard Concord, NC

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Celgard where we develop and manufacture membrane battery separators that are critical components used in lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles (EDVs) and energy storage systems (ESS).

About Us

For more than 50 years, Celgard has been a proven global leader in the development and production of high-performance membrane technology. Our products are used in a broad range of energy storage and other barrier-type applications, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium primary and other specialty battery solutions, technical textiles such as waterproof breathable apparel and medical personal protective equipment (PPE) and other specialty applications. Headquartered in the United States, we operate manufacturing facilities in the USA and China and have sales and technical service staff located strategically throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Celgard is part of Polypore International, a leading global high technology company specializing in microporous membranes. Polypore brings advanced development and manufacturing know-how as well as unique problem-solving capabilities to customers' lithium-ion and lead-acid battery development teams. Polypore is an Asahi Kasei Group company, which is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. We are creating for tomorrow!

About the Role

We are seeking a Recycling Manufacturing Technician to be a part of the production team based in Concord. This would be a 1st shift schedule 8am - 4:30.

Reporting Relationships

This position directly reports to the Warehouse Manager and does not supervise others.

Asahi Kasei's Values

• Sincerity Being sincere with everyone
• Challenge Bolding taking challenges, continually seeking change
• Creativity Creating new value through unity and synergy

Key Accountabilities

• Operate industrial film recycling and processing equipment.
• On the job training provided to utilize PIVs (powered industrial vehicles) such as, powered pallet jacks, clamp truck, sit-down, and high reach forklifts for material handling purposes.
• Pull recycling material in accordance to specific batches and monitor machine processes. Use instruments to test the quality of plastic products to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot & resolve equipment issues, or production problems.
• Practice excellent safety and environmentally sound habits.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment that meets facility standards.
• Ensure general quality of all work meets company standards.
• Maintain records and interface with multiple computer software programs for purposes of material transactions, traceability, process control, on-line inspection, testing, and statistical process control.
• Perform routine visual inspection and product quality tests according to written specifications and standards.
• Maintain accurate logbook entries of key process and equipment events and provide in-depth observations to process and development engineers as required.
• Clean assigned production equipment and perform operator-level preventive maintenance (i.e. change filters, check fluid levels).
• Communicate effectively with team members and other groups within the Celgard organization. Act as communication link with other departments when assigned.
• Maintain training and cross-training proficiencies as required to ensure compliance in execution of daily activities and departmental expectations.
• Train others (new and current employees) as needed.
• Ensure breaks and lunches are taken per policy and time is not abused.
• Support managing all data and working with Supply Chain and operations to ensure production throughput is maximized.
• Work with Supply Chain to manage and update all relevant part numbers in the ERP system.
• Identify areas of potential process improvement and communicate accordingly.
• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices regulations
• Maintain a professional and productive relationship with area management and co-workers. Lead meetings as needed.
• Must keep all Celgard information CONFIDENTIAL.

Note: This description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education Background:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment required
• PIVs (powered industrial vehicles) experience preferred
• Good attendance and safety records.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and set-up / operate/troubleshoot machines.
• Must have a stellar work ethic and the demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently.
• Computer skills and the ability to learn different software programs and scanners.
• Able to implement, follow, and continuously improve safety, environmental, and health guidelines and procedures.
• Possess strong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution/solving skills.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven experience in working with cross functional teams, programs, or projects.
• Strengths in self-motivation, collaboration, initiative, sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels within the organization. Ability and willingness to participate in and lead meetings.
• The ability to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm.

Travel:

• Must be able and willing to travel up to 5% for domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.

Working Environment

This position is in a manufacturing plant setting that would require working in a production environment around chemicals. Work will require standing and walking for up to 80% of the time. Lighting and temperature are adequate. You may be required to lift up to 35 pounds and/or force necessary to push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Celgard manufacturing sites are IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified.

Location Information

Concord is part of the Charlotte metro area. Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City, is a thriving metropolitan area of over 2.6 million people across 15 counties and is situated just north of the South Carolina border, within a weekend drive to the mountains and the beach. It is comprised of diversity in people, industries and living, from urban to rural. It is ranked second among 25 largest cities for most desirable place to purchase a home by Nerdwallet.com and is ranked eight among the top 10 big booming cities by CNNmoney.com. Charlotte is home of one of North Carolina's largest college campuses, UNC Charlotte. Along with a friendly southern culture, Charlotte offers dining, arts, museums, major league basketball, football and soccer teams, a minor league baseball team, NASCAR, shopping, festivals, a variety of amenities and quick access to several parks and reserves for people who love the outdoors.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.